About
SFC Darko enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1999 and served from 2000 to 2004 with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines. Following his active-duty service, he pursued higher education at Montana State University–Great Falls, earning an associate degree before continuing his academic journey.
In February 2007, he enlisted in the Montana Army National Guard, serving as a 13F Fire Support Specialist with the 163rd Combined Arms Battalion until June 2013. He later earned a Bachelor of Science in Resource Conservation from the University of Montana in 2014. During his time in the Montana Army National Guard, he transitioned to the 190th Chemical Reconnaissance Detachment, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), where he served from 2013 to 2021.
In December 2021, SFC Darko entered the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) program with the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, serving as both the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) Training Noncommissioned Officer and Battalion Training NCO. Throughout his career, he has held numerous leadership positions, including Team Leader, Platoon Sergeant, Battalion Training NCO, and Brigade S3.
His operational experience includes deployments to Korea, Japan, and Iraq, providing him with a diverse and global perspective on military operations and leadership.
